Design Engineer - Stress Analyst

MURPHY GROUP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in London is recruiting for a Design Engineer - Stress Analyst. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with engineering standards, collaborate on piping layouts, and prepare stress analysis reports. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the Oil & Gas sector. This position offers numerous benefits, including 27 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Professional development investment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Experience in Oil & Gas sector and knowledge of relevant codes.
• Familiarity with IGEM/TD/12 and other standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Collaborating with design engineers to optimize piping layouts.
• Preparing detailed stress analysis reports and recommend solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in stress analysis software and tools

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Excellent problem-solving skills

Good technical report writing skills

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Design Engineer - Stress Analyst

Job Location: Kentish Town (NW5 1TN)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Design Engineer - Stress Analyst. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplinary range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions. Our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

A day in the life of a Murphy Design Engineer - Stress Analyst

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, including IGEM/TD/12.
• Collaborating with design engineers to optimize piping layouts and support systems.
• Undertaking site visits, conducting field inspections and provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
• Preparing detailed stress analysis reports and recommend solutions for identified issues.
• Evaluating material selection, wall thickness, and load conditions to ensure system integrity.
• Staying updated on industry trends, standards, and best practices in piping stress analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (or similar) or working towards chartership.
• Proficiency in stress analysis software and tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, material properties, and mechanics of materials.
• Familiarity with IGEM/TD/12 and other relevant codes (e.g., ASME B31.3, B31.1).
• Experience in Oil & Gas sector and familiarisation with the IGEM Suite of standards for Gas Pipeline and Installations as well as other National and International Pipeline codes.
• Experience of interfacing with Clients such as National Gas Transmission and Cadent and knowledge of their Specifications and Standards including the G/17 and G/35 design assurance process.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good technical report writing skills suitable for submission to stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Sarah Lindley on 07568 607759 to discuss in more detail.

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